Specialty

Dr. kureshi specializes in the following:

Pediatric Pulmonology

Sub-specialties: Pediatrician

Description

Pediatric pulmonology is a subspecialty of internal medicine that treats lung and respiratory disorders in children and adolescents. Patients may have chronic conditions, such as asthma, or diseases such as pneumonia, tuberculosis or emphysema. Pediatric pulmonologists are trained to perform and evaluate diagnostic tests and administer the most appropriate treatments for patients under the age of 18, including noninvasive procedures with fiberoptic equipment. Major surgeries are typically performed by thoracic surgeons. Pulmonologists may work in private practice or in hospitals and are frequently part of a critical care team.

Education

Dr. kureshi was educated at the following institutions:

Medical School Attended:

saba university school of medicine

Year of Graduation:

2005

Licensing

Dr. kureshi received medical licensing as follows:

Medical License:

Received in 2008

State Medical License:

Issued in the state of District of Columbia

Insurance

Dr. kureshi accepts insurance from these companies:

aetna

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Background

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Disciplinary Actions:

Not Available

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Pediatric pulmonology is a subspecialty of internal medicine/pediatrics that focuses on diseases of the respiratory system in children, specifically the lungs, bronchial tubes, upper respiratory tract (nose, pharynx and throat) and heart. Pulmonology is the study of the pulmonary system. It includes the macro and microscopic function of the lung tissue, the airways, the pulmonary circulation, and the body’s breathing mechanism as well as what drives it.

What is a pediatric pulmonologist and what do they do?

Pediatric pulmonologists are specially trained to diagnose and treat diseases of the respiratory system in children, such as acute or chronic asthma, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, sleep apnea, emphysema, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis and complicated chest infections among many others. A pediatric pulmonologist cares for children, from infants to adolescents, with complex respiratory conditions that may not be managed by a pediatrician or general internist.

Pulmonologists typically evaluate patients before major surgeries, which are typically performed by thoracic surgeons. However, pulmonologists perform specialized surgical procedures, such as chest wall lining biopsies and bronchoscopy. These doctors may also use techniques to visualize the pulmonary circulation, called angiography – the injection of dye into the pulmonary arteries to view blood vessels in the lungs. A pulmonologist completes medical school and at least three of post-graduate training in pediatrics, followed by 2-3 years of pulmonology fellowship training.

How does a pediatric pulmonologist treat patients?

A pediatric pulmonologist diagnoses diseases of the respiratory system by asking patients questions about hereditary diseases, exposure to toxins (asbestos, second-hand smoke) and exposure to infectious agents as well as questions to determine whether patients have a predisposition to autoimmune disease. A pediatric pulmonologist uses a stethoscope to check for unusual breath sounds and will observe chest wall movement for abnormalities.Other tools pulmonologists use include: